5 Red Flags to Watch Out for when Looking for Work in China ^HOT

Sep 17, 2019 Comments(6)

Looking for work in China can be scary. In all likelihood, you’re coming into an environment that’s completely new to you. As a result, you need to be extra careful that you’re not being taken for a ride. ... Read More>>

The Ins and Outs of Online Tutoring in China ^HOT

Sep 10, 2019 Comments(3)

Sometimes, location and distance can severely impact your bottom-line when you’re looking for work in China. Luckily, we’re living in the 21st century, and thus many expats in China have turned to online tutoring. ... Read More>>

12 FAQs for Foreigners Working in China ^HOT

Sep 05, 2019 Comments(9)

You’ll have so many questions when coming to China for work that even with the best of intentions, it’s unlikely from your company’s HR department will be able answer them all. ... Read More>>

How to Cope with Stressed Out Students When Teaching in China ^HOT

Aug 29, 2019 Comments(2)

When you meet a problem student while teaching in China, it’s tempting to label them as lazy. But understanding what your students have going on outside of the classroom can go a long way towards helping you teach them. ... Read More>>

How to Ask for a Raise When Working in China ^HOT

Aug 27, 2019 Comments(6)

Figuring when and how to ask for a raise when working in China can be intimidating and confusing. How much do you ask for? When’s the best time to ask? Are there other things you should request besides money? ... Read More>>

6 Tips for Achieving a Work-Life Balance in China ^HOT

Aug 20, 2019 Comments(4)

Too much work and not enough play can take its toll. In this article I outline six tips for achieving a good work-life balance in China. ... Read More>>

6 Career Obstacles For Expats Working in China ^HOT

Aug 08, 2019 Comments(5)

For all the career opportunities, there are also a number of career obstacles that all expats working in China should watch out for. ... Read More>>

5 of The Best Paid Industries for Expats in China ^HOT

Aug 06, 2019 Comments(4)

From Shenzhen to Beijing, Shanghai to Xi’an, expats working in tech, finance, marketing, and other lucrative industries can pursue what some might call the “Chinese dream”. Below are five of the best paid industries for expats in China. ... Read More>>

5 Tips for Surviving a Business Trip in China ^HOT

Jul 30, 2019 Comments(3)

If you’re here for any length of time, you're likely going to be sent on a business trip in China, voluntarily or otherwise. What can you expect to encounter and what are the rules of engagement? ... Read More>>

5 Personality Traits You Should Lose if You Want to Teach in China ^HOT

Jul 04, 2019 Comments(4)

Which characteristics do all good teachers have? Patience, creativity, and diligence are a few that come to mind, but much less obvious are the personality traits teachers could do without. ... Read More>>

5 of the Best Food & Drink Suppliers in China ^HOT

Jun 25, 2019 Comments(3)

To help you find your foodie crutch, here are five of the best food and drink suppliers in China. ... Read More>>

5 Common Cultural Mistakes Foreigners Make When Working in China ^HOT

Jun 20, 2019 Comments(3)

Below is an overview of some of the most common and innocuous mistakes foreigners make when working in China. ... Read More>>

5 Ways to Increase Your Chances of Being Headhunted in China ^HOT

Jun 13, 2019 Comments(4)

Feeling content with your career in China? Great! But surely you wouldn’t mind something a little better? What can you do to increase your chances of being headhunted in China? ... Read More>>

5 Awesome Free Online Resources for Foreign ESL Teachers in China ^HOT

May 30, 2019 Comments(7)

Today I’m going to introduce you to five awesome free online teaching resources for foreign ESL teachers in China. ... Read More>>

When to Speak Up and When to Hold Your Tongue in a Chinese Office ^HOT

May 28, 2019 Comments(2)

As a non-Chinese person in a predominantly Chinese office, it can be difficult to know when, or when not, to speak up. ... Read More>>

4 Ways to Find Your Place as a Foreigner in a Chinese Company ^HOT

May 14, 2019 Comments(4)

Fitting in is something everyone is concerned about, both personally and professionally, and as a foreigner in a Chinese company, this can be particularly tough. Here are four tips to help you succeed and find your place in a Chinese company. ... Read More>>

6 Lessons I Learnt as a Foreigner in Shenzhen’s Tech Industry ^HOT

May 09, 2019 Comments(1)

As someone with a background in ESL, my dream of transitioning to a non-teaching job in China seemed daunting at first. However, I eventually found my way into Shenzhen’s tech industry despite having no previous tech experience. ... Read More>>

7 Ways Chinese Company Culture is Unique ^HOT

May 02, 2019 Comments(4)

There are many ways in which Chinese company culture is unique. Here, I examine seven of them. ... Read More>>

5 Skills You’ll Acquire While Teaching in China ^HOT

Apr 30, 2019 Comments(2)

When teaching in China, there are a lot of skills you’ll develop on the job that might not be readily apparent to the untrained eye. Here are just five of them. ... Read More>>

Why The Gaokao Test Makes Little Sense to Foreign Teachers in China ^HOT

Apr 18, 2019 Comments(1)

As I work at an international high school, my students don’t have to worry about passing the notoriously grueling Gaokao test like the rest of China’s teens. Here’s why I think this test makes little sense to foreign teachers in China. ... Read More>>

A Guide to Summer Jobs in China ^HOT

Apr 09, 2019 Comments(5)

Summer jobs in China are the perfect way to make some extra cash and gain valuable experience in one of the world’s most exciting countries. ... Read More>>

5 Key Characteristics of Chinese Management in the Workplace ^HOT

Mar 21, 2019

In this article, we’re going to outline the key characteristics of Chinese management in the workplace. ... Read More>>

Changing Careers in China – From Teaching TEFL to Copywriting ^HOT

Mar 14, 2019 Comments(3)

This article aims to offer some tips on changing jobs in China, drawing from my own experience of moving from TEFL to copywriting. ... Read More>>

The Pros and Cons of Working in a Chinese Startup ^HOT

Mar 12, 2019 Comments(2)

Here are the pros and cons of working in the Wild West of Chinese startups. ... Read More>>

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